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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,207.76, 284,561.97 and 120,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,207.76, 284,561.97 and 120,161.26 is: 165,819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,207.76 : 284,561.97 = 120,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,207.76/284,561.97 = 120,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,207.76x = 284,561.97 × 120,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,207.76x = 34,193,324,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,324,863.28/206,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,819.78

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